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Dan Marshall

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Bikes. Kids. Saint Paul. Egg Tacos. Coffee. 1/3 of @MischiefToy.com. Sworn enemy of Summit Ave boulevard trees. Blogging about bikes @ marshallwords.com. AI & X users get unfollowed. he/him

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audreyii_fic @audreyii.bsky.social · 1h
And if it really is a matter of being put in a legally untenable situation, then why the fuck aren't the council members openly calling for Her's resignation, given how she's gone out of her way to keep them hamstrung? That in and of itself ought to be enough to demand she step down.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 2h
It's official. Whether Chief Henry or Mayor Her win the harassment lawsuit, the city & its residents will lose. Another reason why we can't have nice things.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h
Trump is standing like no human has ever stood before
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 5h
Public comments 88-0 against paying for Mayor Her's legal defense.
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bowie deschanel @raisingonebrow.bsky.social · 6h
Amazing that Sen Eric Schmitt managed to revitalize Sen Amy Klobuchar's career.
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Aaron - Eat More Pie @paddle2paddle.bsky.social · 6h
Who could have foreseen closing one camp would lead to people moving to another? Now, according to The Villager, the city is going to close this one before the end of the year, but "the process will be different". Mercy.
myvillager.com
West End neighbors losing patience with camp for homeless
Problems have multiplied as encampment has grown.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 29/09/2026
Horrific #TrafficViolence on 4th Street, which is built like a raceway through one of the densest residential neighborhoods in town. Like the one way pairs of Park/Potland in South Mpls, 4th/University are deadly by design. www.kare11.com/article/news...
Google map of 4th and 35w
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max nesterak @maxnesterak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Minnesota AG candidate’s stock portfolio presents 174 potential conflicts of interest minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/29/m...
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Minnesota AG candidate’s stock portfolio presents 174 potential conflicts of interest • Minnesota Reformer
If Republican Ron Schutz wins the attorney general’s race in November, he will be responsible for enforcing Minnesota’s laws against the country’s biggest and most powerful corporations. His own perso...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm…
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I've reported first-hand on steel mills in Korea, China, Japan, Illinois, and Mississippi. This is 100% not going to happen. Disagree? Bet me. (Though I'm against online betting. It's just not going to happen.)
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taber @kvetch.gay · 28/09/2026
Here's a map of how iron ore mined in Minnesota moves (the red lines). Note the markers for where steel facilities are located, they're where they are because you have to move the stuff on ships. There are no steel mills in Iowa of any size because you can't get the fucking stuff it's made of there
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 28/09/2026
Another gullible report from @mprnews.org. This plant in Iowa will never happen. It makes ZERO sense to ship taconite from northern MN to SE Iowa. This is nothing but an election year hoax. bsky.app/profile/kvet...
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Kendal Killian @kedrickillian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Can someone explain the Democratic Party's position on AI and data centers?
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Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Mississippi River is so dang beautiful.
Fall colors cover a gorge wall above a river with rowing teams on itA moody scene with a foggy river and railroad bridge
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 26/09/2026
Six times in the summer of 1977.
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Star Wars: A New Hope - Larger World Quote
Alt: Star Wars: A New Hope - Larger World Quote
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 26/09/2026
This good girl caught a mouse today. And now Ghost must sleep.
Ghost the cat curled up asleep
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Molly Coleman @mollycoleman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My statement on the developing situation regarding Mayor Her.
Allegations are not dispositive, and there is much that we do not yet know about what occurred between Mayor Her, senior members of city leadership, Chief Henry, and other members of the Saint Paul Police Department. The report prepared by outside counsel of the workplace conduct investigation into Mayor Her’s behavior has not been made public. The City Council has only seen the Mayor’s administration’s two-page summary of that report, prepared by a department she oversees. The allegations in Chief Henry’s complaint have yet to be adjudicated in legal proceedings.

There are, however,  a few things that we do know. The allegations against Mayor Her that were made public this week are deeply troubling. They must be taken seriously by the public, the legal system, and the City Council. We also know that the Mayor’s administration’s own summary of the investigation says that the Mayor engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior,” “created an uncomfortable work environment for City employees,” and “sent inappropriate text messages” to at least two City employees. The Mayor was engaging in this behavior while our City was occupied by federal forces last winter, a moment when we desperately needed steady, focused leadership in City Hall.Saint Paul city employees—no matter their title—should never question whether they will be treated with professionalism and respect by their supervisors and the city’s leadership. Our taxpayers should be able to trust that their money will be spent on essential services, not on lawsuits brought on by inappropriate workplace conduct. And every single person in our City should feel confident that the highest levels of City Hall are functioning effectively and relentlessly focused on making life better for Saint Paulites.

Any person accused of wrongdoing deserves to have a fair, impartial legal process determine the facts of what happened and assess the appropriate legal consequences. I respect that process, and do not intend to comment on the merits or specific claims in any current or future litigation. However, the existence of a legal process does not mean either the public or the Council is prevented from demanding better. As both a resident of this City and a member of the Saint Paul City Council, it is clear to me that we need and deserve more from our Mayor.

That starts with transparency. The full report from Resolute Law must be released. Just as urgently, the Mayor must explain how she is currently able to lead the Saint Paul Police Department as the chief executive for Saint Paul. A police force that does not have meaningful leadership from the people’s elected representative is not a tolerable or sustainable state of affairs. We need to know—now—what has and will be done to ensure that that leadership and oversight exists.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 25/09/2026
This makes me hate the NYTimes so much more. It's both deeply pedestrian & unwordly but also highly pretentious.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Look at this photograph.
Reuters caption: President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping after watching a military demonstration from a balcony of the White House in Washington. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Southpaw adds: Melania and Trump each look into the camera lens; Trump is intensely bug eyed and stiff while Melania looks desolated and betrayed. Xi watches them impassively.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 25/09/2026
And the Mendota Bridge will be closed to pedestrians & cyclists again next year. 🙄 Never change, @mndot.mn.gov. Never change.
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Hwy 55 Mendota Bridge railing project postponed to Spring 2027
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu begins his speech.
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daviss @daviss.org · 24/09/2026
Alex Pretti was shot and killed 8 months ago today after being disarmed by federal agents. The agents then spent the next few hours denying the BCA and MPD access to the scene while shooting at protesters. No one has been held responsible in the killing. chaddavis.photography/sets/ice-in-...
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Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
No one: No one: Bill McGuire: the biggest honking metal loon you’ve ever seen!
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 24/09/2026
Boosting Bill's selfless work here. It's impossible to see any way forward for Mayor Her. I've already called on Her to resign. But this is New Achievements in Shitshow.
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Bill Childs @billchilds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
There are a lot of wild things in here but so far this is maybe the weirdest?
"In addition to placing her own photograph over SPPD leadership’s photographs,Mayor Her also placed a picture of herself over the SWAT Retirement Plaque in Deputy Chief Flynn’s office" with a picture where she had done exactly that
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james. @abacadabber.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Damn, John Cleese is a piece of shit, huh?
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 23/09/2026
Melvin Carter achieved StP's lowest homicide rate in decades. Obviously, we needed a new mayor to flip the table for no reason whatsoever.
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I sued the insulin cartel and cut the cost of insulin from hundreds per month to just $35. That’s making life more affordable. If you don't think you can make life more affordable, you shouldn't be running, Ron.
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a sick loved one.
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Election 2026: Governor & Lieutenant Governor of MN. Or: why I think you should vote for Amy Klobuchar. naomikritzer.com/2026/09/22/e...
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Election 2026: Governor & Lieutenant Governor of MN
On the ballot: Amy Klobuchar and Ben Schierer (DFL)Lisa Demuth and Ryan Wilson (Republican)Steven Young and Jane Kirby (Green) The tl;dr is that I’m going to vote for Amy Klobuchar, even thou…
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 21/09/2026
Millie and I just took delivery of our Chevy Bolt today, replacing our 2012 Elantra. I am, indeed, irritatingly excited about this. Might calculate and post costs per mile. Will still bike to work tho.
A Bolt EV in our driveway
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 20/09/2026
I could say more but I am proud to have found David Byrne as a young teenager lo these many years ago. Sometimes you let the right one in.
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Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Spelling mistake or useful neologism in today's Star Tribune?
Polarazing personality
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 19/09/2026
Well this did not disappoint. #SadBeigeToys www.instagram.com/reel/DdPk9V3...
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 18/09/2026
Forgot how enjoyable riding in the rain can be. 🌧️
Bike in rain over freeway bridge.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 17/09/2026
MSP EV folks: Finally replacing family car with a Chevy Volt. Where do you go for service near StP Midway? Or do you reckon our excellent normal mechanic can handle it? Thanks!
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 17/09/2026
Helping Ghost out with her watch duty.
My cat and I looking out the window
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 17/09/2026
For a long time, the internet was full of magical, surreal, funny, absurd, beautiful moments that people had captured with phones, trail cams, security cams, whatever. Now, our minds dismiss every such moment as Probably AI. We are diminished.
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Charter School Abolitionist 🇮🇷 @maniccage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Especially ESPECIALLY for winter biking. Salt will make a joke out of your drivetrain in a single season, best if you only have to replace a chain.
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Bill Childs @billchilds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Anyway: Peggy Flanagan has been steadfast in supporting our trans homies and I am co-hosting a fundraiser for and with on October 19, mostly aimed at members of the legal community but everyone's welcome. Let me know if you'd like an invitation.
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Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I…don’t understand what happened with Ed Sheeran. Macklemore’s 2 most recent singles are literally named after a little Palestinian preschooler murdered by the IDF. The words Gaza & Palestine are in the songs like a dozen times. Macklemore’s speech on stage was basically a spoken version of his song
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The Office: I Don't Get It
ALT: The Office: I Don't Get It
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 15/09/2026
Yes, I had Ed Sheeran sucks on my 2026 bingo card. No, I did not have Macklemore is once again relevant. Go Macklemore, let's pop some tags.
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biketag.bsky.social @biketag.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new BikeTag has been posted for the TwinCities game!
twincities.biketag.org
BikeTag #475 by Jamie
Hint: The top half of this rock circle should bridge you memory from the ruins.
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 14/09/2026
Biked to my Dr Appt in St Louis Park. Arrived 1/2 hour early, wasting time in waiting room. Should have driven, would still be enjoying traffic on 394. 😜 #BikeSky
Bike in front of vibrant new mural on greenway
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 14/09/2026
StP tax base taking one body blow after another.
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Adrienne @adrienneleigh.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A WHOLE LOT of trans people are citing to the last decade of UK politics as a reason they think anti-trans Dems winning is worse FOR THEM than anti-trans Repubs. And a whole lot of US liberals aren't engaging with that example at all while pontificating about why trans people are wrong and stupid.
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K @kmachieng.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Another gorgeous day for a bike ride. This time along the poorly marked Lilydale Regional Trail for the first time & also up the bluff by Alice Park & the high bridge. Lilydale doesn’t feel like you’re in the city. My bike started clicking when I was almost done.🤞 it’s a quick & inexpensive fix. 1/2
View of the Mississippi River, high bridge and downtown St Paul from the Lilydale Regional Trail.  There are green leafy trees and a sandy beach in the foreground. Leaves that are starting to turn red and yellow are growing out of a rocky sandstone cliff on the switchback portion of Ohio. Photo of the cathedral from across the Mississippi on the river bluff. There’s a blue sky with. Few puffy white clouds and trees with mostly green leaves. Some leaves are brown and shriveled from the drought.
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biketag.bsky.social @biketag.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A new BikeTag has been posted for the TwinCities game!
twincities.biketag.org
BikeTag #474 by Danmarstp
Hint: From Como to Camden
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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 13/09/2026
A damn beautiful day for a ride. #BikeSky
A blue bike at the Coon Rapids dam
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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 12/09/2026
i am incredibly excited to share our research about how paying people’s rent through mutual aid made an impact on minnesota this year we accidentally collected more data than anyone ever has for an effort like this, and can very seriously say we prevented an eviction bubble that everyone expected
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